Audit Partner (RI) - Surrey

Pro-Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro-Recruitment partners with a well‑established Top 20 accountancy and advisory firm to appoint an Audit Partner (RI) for its South East office. The role blends audit excellence with strategic client advisory, focusing on building long‑term relationships and growing a diverse client portfolio.

The successful candidate will act as Responsible Individual across owner‑managed and mid‑market businesses, lead a team, and collaborate with tax and advisory specialists to deliver joined‑up solutions

Qualifications

• Experience as an Audit Partner or RI with strong technical audit credentials.
• Proven track record of winning new business and developing relationships.
• Established market presence or demonstrable organic growth success.

Responsibilities

• Act as Responsible Individual across a diverse portfolio of owner‑managed and mid‑market businesses.
• Provide trusted business advisory to clients beyond audit.
• Lead, mentor and provide strategic direction within the office.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Business development

Mentoring

Education

ICAEW/ACCA CIMA equivalent

Job description

We're partnering with an established Top 20 accountancy and advisory firm seeking an experienced Audit Partner (RI) to join one of its South East offices.

This opportunity will suit a commercially minded audit professional who enjoys building long‑term client relationships and wants to operate as both an audit specialist and a trusted adviser to growing businesses.

The Opportunity

• Act as Responsible Individual across a diverse portfolio of owner‑managed and mid‑market businesses
• Work closely with clients, becoming a trusted adviser on broader business matters beyond audit
• Collaborate with tax, advisory and other specialist teams to deliver joined‑up solutions
• Provide leadership, mentoring and strategic direction within the office
• Play a key role in driving growth across the region

Who They're Looking For

• An established Audit Partner or experienced RI with strong technical audit credentials
• A proven track record of winning new business and developing client relationships
• An established network and market presence, or demonstrable success in generating organic growth
• A commercially focused individual who enjoys developing opportunities as well as delivering exceptional client service
• Experience gained within a Top 20, regional or independent firm

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and expanding Top 20 firm where Partners are encouraged to take a broad view of client needs and build meaningful, long‑term relationships.

The successful individual will be joining a firm that values entrepreneurial thinking, supports business development and provides the platform to grow both their client portfolio and market presence.

For Partners looking for a platform where they can genuinely influence growth and help shape the future of an office, this represents an excellent opportunity.